"Heaven"ly Songs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tunnel Of Love

"Tunnel Of Love" was released in October 1987 by Bruce Springsteen. Coming after the arena rock sound of "Born In The U.S.A.", "Tunnel Of Love" was more low-key, reflective, and even romantic. "All That Heaven Will Allow" was a highlight of the 1988 Tunnel of Love Express Tour.

Answer: Wait

"Bat Out Of Hell" has sold over forty million albums since its release in 1977. The ballad, "Heaven Can Wait" showcases the theatrical style of Jim Steinman's songwriting and Meat Loaf's dramatic singing style. The track was song three on the album and followed the upbeat "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)".

Answer: Maria McKee

Maria McKee had a hit with the song "Show Me Heaven," which was featured in the movie "Days of Thunder." The song was written by Jay Rifkin, Eric Rackin, and Maria McKee herself. It was released in 1990 and became a chart-topping hit in several countries, including the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Despite its success, "Show Me Heaven" remains Maria McKee's only major hit as a solo artist.

Answer: Donna Summer

"Heaven Knows" was released as a duet by Donna Summer in 1978 and became a hit in 1979. The disco track had a major rhythm and blues vibe with the addition of guest vocals from Joe "Bean" Esposito of the group Brooklyn Dreams. Following the recording session, Donna Summer married Esposito's band member Bruce Sudano in 1980.

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collins had a hit with the song "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven." The song was released in 1989 and was part of his fourth studio album, "...But Seriously." The song reached the top ten in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The lyrics of the song describe a man who is trying to win back his lover after a fight, and he realizes that he needs to change his ways. "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" features Collins' signature drum sound and a catchy chorus that helped make it a hit.

Answer: Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams had a massive hit with his song "Heaven" in 1985, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Adams and Jim Vallance and was featured on Adams' album "Reckless." Interestingly, the song was originally intended to be a duet with singer-songwriter Tina Turner, but due to scheduling conflicts, the collaboration never happened.

Despite this setback, "Heaven" remains one of Adams' most popular and enduring songs, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

Answer: Prince

Prince had a hit with the song "I Wish U Heaven." The song was released in 1988 and was part of the album "Lovesexy." The lyrics talk about a utopian world where there is no war, no racism, and no hate. The song was a commercial success and reached the top 40 in the US and UK charts.

Interestingly, the song was originally intended to be part of a three-part suite, but Prince decided to release it as a standalone track. Prince used characters in his song titles including "I Would Die 4 U" and even changed his name to a symbol in the 1990s.

Answer: Ronnie James Dio

In 1980, Ozzy Osbourne had left Black Sabbath and embarked on a solo career with the release of his debut album, "Blizzard Of Ozz". But have no fear for Black Sabbath's success, they added in the legendary powerhouse vocals of Ronnie James Dio. The lead singer of Rainbow and Dio joined the group in 1979 and they released the album and title track, "Heaven And Hell".

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle had a hit with the song "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" in 1987. The song was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley and was the lead single from Carlisle's second solo album. It became a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus made it a popular dance track, and it has since become a beloved classic of the 80s.

Answer: Wham!

Wham! had their last hit with the song "The Edge of Heaven". The song was released in 1986 and was written by George Michael. It reached number one in several countries, including the UK and Switzerland. It was first released on the album, "Music from the Edge of Heaven". George Michael went on even higher heights with his solo career and the release of his smash debut album, "Faith".